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2018-10-01 17:23:18
I’ve had a cold for just over a week and recently started coughing up little clumps that are white/yellow in colour. Is this serious?
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Warm saline gargles thrice daily for 7 days. If fever is associated antibiotics are indicated

Answered2018-10-02 08:48:24

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